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Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Homicide Unit arrested the suspect in connection with a triple homicide in Forestville. The suspect is 24-year-old Lawrence Sylvester Rogers Jr. of the 5500 block of Rollins Lane in Capitol Heights. He’s charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old Carlina Renee Gray of Orleans Avenue in Forestville, 55-year-old Jan Marie Parks of Dunbar Avenue in Landover and 60-year-old Allen Rowlett of Marion Street in Forestville. A fourth and fifth victim were also shot. One remains in critical condition and the other suffered non-life threatening injuries.

On June 24th, at about 9:35 pm, patrol officers were called to a home in the 3100 block of Orleans Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, they found five adults shot. Three of those victims were pronounced dead on the scene. The three deceased victims were found inside of a home.

Detectives established Rogers as the suspect through investigative techniques and numerous tips from our community and obtained an arrest warrant for him. Rogers was arrested last night in Washington, D.C. Rogers is charged with three counts of first and second degree murder. He remains in custody, awaiting extradition to Prince George’s County.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crimes Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in Hyattsville. The victim is 20-year-old Jeremiah Marlon Dingle of Quincy Street in Hyattsville. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On June 24th, at about 7:30 pm, patrol officers were called to a local hospital for three shooting victims who had transported themselves to the hospital. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victims were shot in the intersection of 54th Avenue at Macbeth Street in the unincorporated area of Hyattsville. The other victims suffered non-life threatening injuries. Dingle died of injuries on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Detectives are working to identify a motive and the suspect(s).

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

We’re starting this week with new photos of this robbery suspect we first introduced you to on our June15th Wanted Wednesday. This suspect is now linked to a second armed robbery. On June 26th, at about 6:30 am, the suspect targeted a gas station in the 6800 block of Livingston Road in Oxon Hill. Below are photos of the suspect from the June 8th robbery in the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road.

In each case he’s only after cigarettes.

Please call 301-772-4905 with information on his identity. Tipsters can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Liquor Store Robbery

The suspects in these photos are wanted for an armed robbery at a liquor store in Accokeek. They targeted a store in the 15700 block of Livingston Road on June 3rd around 7:15 pm. One Suspect pointed a gun at an employee while the second jumped over the counter and took cash from the register. Anyone with information on their identity is asked to call our Robbery Unit detectives at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Residential Robbery Suspects

Our detectives are working to identify and arrest the two suspects pictured in the above photos in connection with a residential robbery in Suitland. The suspects are seen walking through an apartment building in the 3900 block of Suitland Road around 2:10 pm on June 26, 2015. If you have any information on these suspects, please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. You will not have to give your name. We are offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Gas Station Armed Robbery

Our Robbery Unit detectives need your help identifying the two suspects who robbed a gas station in the 5900 block of Greenbelt Road. They targeted the business on on June 23rd at about 9:20 pm. Our investigation revealed that both suspects entered the store posing as customers. Suspect 1 pointed the handgun at the Victim and demanded cash. Once they had the money, both suspects fled on foot. If you know these suspects, please call 301-772-4905. Tipsters can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Drug Store Theft

This suspect is accused of stealing a cash register. The investigation reveals he stole the register from a drug store in the 7400 block of Annapolis Road on June 6th. If you recognize him, please call 301-699-2601 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Homicide
Unit detectives today released video of the suspect wanted in Friday’s triple
homicide in Forestville. On the video, the gunman is seen running from the
crime scene moments after he shot five people, killing three. It’s believed the
suspect acted alone. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random
crime.

Approximately 30 minutes prior to the
murders, the suspect stopped at a convenience store in the 7400 block of
Marlboro Pike in Forestville.

On
June 24th, at about 9:35 pm, patrol officers were called to a home in the 3100
block of Orleans Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, they found five
adults shot. Three of those victims were pronounced dead on the scene. The two
others were critically hurt and remain hospitalized. The deceased victims are
50-year-old Carlina Renee Gray of Orleans Avenue in Forestville, 55-year-old
Jan Marie Parks of Dunbar Avenue in Landover and 60-year-old Allen Rowlett of
Marion Street in Forestville.

Detectives are working to identify a motive.
Homicide Unit detectives plan to canvass this evening seeking additional
information in the case. That canvass is set to begin at 7:00 pm in the 3100
block of Orleans Avenue. An up to $25,000 reward is being offered for
information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Anyone with information on this case is asked
to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain
anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus
your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit
a tip online.

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Upper Marlboro. The victim is 76-year-old Gregory Scott Pharr of Park Road in Upper Marlboro.

On June 24th, at about 12:30 pm, patrol officers were called to the intersection of Watkins Park Drive at Chesterton Drive for a collision involving an SUV and a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation reveals the SUV was making a left turn onto Watkins Park Drive when it struck Pharr as he was attempting to cross the roadway. Preliminarily, it appears Pharr was in a crosswalk. Pharr was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. The driver of the SUV remained on the scene.

Anyone with information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a triple homicide in District Heights on Friday night. The victims are 50-year-old Carlina Renee Gray of Orleans Avenue in District Heights, 55-year-old Jan Marie Parks of Dunbar Avenue in Landover and 60-year-old Allen Rowlett of Marion Street in Forestville.

On June 24th, at about 9:35 pm, patrol officers were called to a home in the 3100 block of Orleans Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, they found five adults shot. Three of those victims were pronounced dead on the scene. The two other victims were critically hurt and remain hospitalized.

Detectives are working to determine a motive and identify the suspect(s). Preliminarily, investigators do not believe this was a random crime.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Detectives arrested
29-year-old Martin Rye Brown of the 8000 block of Walden Road in Silver Spring
during a prostitution sting. Brown is a teacher at Langley Park-McCormick
Elementary School in Hyattsville.

Brown was arrested
during a sting operation in Lanham on Tuesday. He’s charged with two counts of
prostitution and human trafficking. Our investigation reveals he solicited a
prostitute and also rented a room that was used for prostitution. He's
currently in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Our
Robbery Unit is working to identify and arrest this suspect who is wanted for a
string of robberies this month, including two this week. A cash reward is
available to the tipster who helps us arrest him.

In
each case, he’s threatened store employees with a screwdriver. He’s also
stealing cigarettes from each location. No one was hurt in either robbery.

The
suspect is linked to these robberies:

*7-Eleven
in the 6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Oxon Hill on June 8th

*Rite
Aid in the 6100 block of Baltimore Avenue in Riverdale Park on June 11th

*Sunoco
in the 1400 block Crain Highway in Bowie on June 19th

*7-Eleven
in the 7200 block of Baltimore Avenue in College Park on June 21st

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to call the
Robbery Unit at (301) 772-4905.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text
"PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone.

We are asking our community to help us identify the suspect in this photo. She’s wanted for credit card fraud. This photo is from a store in Laurel where the stolen credit card information was used. Please call 301-390-2160 or Crime Solvers with any information. That number is 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Gas Station Robbery

Our Robbery Unit wants to identify this suspect who committed an armed robbery at a gas station in the 10000 block of Baltimore Avenue. He targeted the gas station at about 6:30 pm on June 21st. He sped away in a white four-door sedan. If you know who he is, please call our detectives at 301-772-4905. Tipsters can also call 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward of up to $2,500 is being offered and you won’t have to give your name.

Detergent Theft

This suspect is accused of stealing a bag full of laundry detergent. The investigation reveals he snatched the products from a store in the 5600 block of Sargent Road on May 25th. If you recognize him, please call 301-699-2601 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Robbery Suspects

These two suspects were seen running from a sports store, one armed with stolen shoes. The suspects committed the robbery at about 4:45 pm on June 18th at the store in the 15000 block of Emerald Way in Bowie.

(Actual Vehicle)

The suspects were last seen driving this vehicle. It’s a gray Jeep with Maryland tags “3BK5788”. Please call 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Robbery & Carjacking Suspect

The man in this winter coat is wanted for an armed robbery at a gas station in the 6700 block of Martin Luther King Junior Highway. This happened on June 19th at about 6:30 am.

(Not Actual Vehicle)

Burglary Suspect

The man in this photo is wanted in connection with a burglary at a home on 55th Avenue. This burglary happened on June 17th. The suspect broke in through a window. If you know who he is, please call 301-699-2601 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

On Wednesday morning, Chief Hank Stawinski will join County Executive Rushern Baker and community leaders at an event at the Palmer Park Community Center. The County Executive plans to announce the next phase in the county’s Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative. Chief Stawinski will speak about the department’s ongoing efforts to support the TNI program.

Detectives
are working to find and arrest a man in connection with an attempted kidnapping
of a child in Fairmount Heights early this morning. This occurred at 3:45 am at
a home in the 5900 block of L Street. The child was not hurt.

The
preliminary investigation reveals the suspect tried to pull the child out of an
unlocked bedroom window. The suspect was outside of the home at the time, the
victim was inside sleeping in a bed. The victim yelled and was able to scare
off the suspect who then ran away. At this time, this is the only report of
this type of incident in the area.

The
suspect is described as an African American man, 6’0” and about 300 pounds. He
was wearing a white t-shirt.

Detectives
will canvass the neighborhood this evening to gather additional information in
this case. The canvass is set to begin at 5:00 pm in the 5900 block of L
Street.

Anyone
with information on this case is urged to please call 301-772-4911. Callers
wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text
“PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or
go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction
Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision in Landover. The victim is
25-year-old Kevin James Rice of E. Chesapeake Street in Landover.

On June 19th, at about 10:40 pm, patrol
officers were called to the 7000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Highway for a
collision involving a car and two pedestrians.

The preliminary investigation reveals the car
was traveling westbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Highway when it struck Rice
and a toddler as they were attempting to cross the roadway. Preliminarily, it
appears they were not in a crosswalk. Rice died of his injuries at a hospital on
Monday. The toddler’s injuries do not appear life-threatening. The driver of
the car remained on the scene.

Anyone with information on this collision is
asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit
at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime
Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Monday, June 20, 2016

The Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting in Oxon Hill over the weekend. The victim is 29-year-old Demetrist Glover of Just Street in Northeast Washington. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On June 18th, at about 2:05 am, patrol officers were called to the 1400 block of Southern Avenue for a shooting. When they arrived, officers found the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He died a short time later at a hospital.

Detectives are working to identify a motive and the suspect(s).

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

The Collision
Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in
Hyattsville. The victim is 55-year-old Daniel Jerome Crum of Somerset Road in
Riverdale. The crash occurred in May. Crum recently died of his injuries.

On May 15, 2016, at
about 4:00 pm, patrol officers were called to Rhode Island Avenue at Charles
Armentrout Way for a crash involving a car and a motorcycle.

The preliminary
investigation reveals Crum, who was on a motorcycle, was heading northbound on
Rhode Island Avenue approaching the intersection of Charles Armentrout Way,
when he was struck by a car. Preliminarily, it appears the car’s driver failed
to yield the right of way and turned into Crum’s path. Crum suffered critical
injuries. He died on June 12th.. The driver of the car was not hurt.

Anyone with
information on this collision is asked to call the Collision Analysis and
Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous
may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to
CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Thursday, June 16, 2016

The
Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting on
Wednesday. The victim is 29-year-old James Albert Haywood of 55th
Avenue in Hyattsville. The suspect is 35-year-old Jason Timothy Herring of the
9900 block of Mallard Drive in Laurel.

At
about 5:15 pm on June 15th, patrol officers were called to the 3500 block of 55th
Avenue in the unincorporated area of Hyattsville for the report of a shooting.
When they arrived, officers found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound
inside of his home. He was taken to a hospital where he died a short time
later. There was a second victim in the home who wasn’t hurt.

The
preliminary investigation reveals the fatal shooting stemmed from an ongoing
dispute between the victim and suspect.

The
suspect is charged with first and second degree murder as well as attempted murder.
He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Anyone
with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers
at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.

Robbery
Unit detectives identified and arrested the man wanted for a string of armed
robberies at convenience stores in the county. The suspect is 54-year-old Glen
Anthony Williams of the 1800 block of Valley Terrace in Southeast, DC.

We first released surveillance images of the suspect on May
25th after he committed two armed robberies. Our investigation
revealed he was linked to a total of four robberies of convenience stores over
a six-week period. In each case, he stole cigarettes. No one was hurt in the
robberies.

Williams is now charged with armed robbery and is in
the custody of the Department of Corrections.

Anyone with information about this suspect is asked to call
the Robbery Unit at (301) 772-4905. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may
call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your
message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone.

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s
Special Operations Division will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday,
June 17, 2016, from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. Officers will be focusing on the
southern portion of the county.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Robbery
Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest this armed robbery suspect.
On June 8th, at about 2:15 am, the suspect targeted a convenience store in the
6100 block of Oxon Hill Road in Fort Washington. He stole several cartons of
cigarettes. Please call 301-772-4905 with information on his identity. Tipsters
can also call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS.

Convenience
Store Robbery

This
suspect wearing this distinguishable sweatshirt robbed a convenience store on
June 12th shortly before 4:00 am. The store is in the 3400 block of
Dallas Drive in Temple Hills. Please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS if you
have any information on this suspect.

Burglary
Investigation

This
suspect is wanted in connection with a burglary at a business in the 10000
block of Campus Way South in Largo. This burglary happened on June 13th
at about 6:45 am. Please call 301-390-2160 or 1-866-411-TIPS with information.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Thanks to a tip from a citizen, detectives with our Sexual Assault Unit identified and arrested the suspect wanted for a sexual assault in Landover last week. He’s 24-year-old Jahahree Chester of no fixed address.

On June 9th, at about 6:45 am, the suspect sexually assaulted a woman inside of a business in the 4000 block of Garden City Drive. The suspect and victim did not know each other. Preliminarily, detectives believe the suspect followed the victim from the New Carrollton Metro Station. Metro Transit Police assisted in the investigation.

Chester is charged with first and second degree sex offense and first and second degree assault and related charges. He’s custody of the Department of Correction on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Sexual Assault Unit at (301) 772-4908. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone.

Monday, June 13, 2016

This evening, Assistant Chief
Hector Velez will congratulate the 48 graduates of Citizens’ Police Academy
Session #38 at a ceremony at Police Headquarters.

During the 12-week program, the
citizens learned extensively about the Prince George’s County Police
Department. Representatives from nearly every division interacted with the
class, giving details about their division and taking questions.

We thank the citizens for their
dedication to this academy and taking an interest in learning more about the
PGPD.

Sunday, June 12, 2016

The
Prince George's County Police Department is closely monitoring the latest
developments in the unprovoked attack in
Orlando. As always, we are in close communication with our federal, state and
local law enforcement partners. We are unaware of any specific threats to our
community at this time.

We
want the citizens of Prince George's County to know we are always vigilant in
our efforts to keep this community safe, both with covert and overt assets. And
as always, citizens who see or hear anything suspicious are urged to contact us
or any law enforcement officials. If you see something, say something. Our
non-emergency number is 301-352-1200. If it’s an emergency, call
911.

The
men and women of the Prince George's County Police Department extend our
deepest condolences to the families of those
killed today and we pray for the many who are injured. We also salute our law
enforcement partners in Florida who responded to this attack and who are now
leading the investigation. We stand with you.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

The Homicide Unit is investigating a double homicide in
Hyattsville. The victims are 27-year-old Jesus Pacheco-Santos of no fixed
address and 22-year-old Roberto Jimenez-Gonzalez also of no fixed address. A
reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information that leads to an
arrest and indictment.

On June 10th, at about 8:30 pm, patrol officers were called
to the 2100 block of Guilford Road for a welfare check. They found the victims
outside suffering from trauma. They were pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a motive and suspect(s).

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit
at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain
anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477),
text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go
to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a
tip online.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

The
Homicide Unit arrested two brothers in connection with the homicide of an Upper
Marlboro man earlier today. The suspects are 39-year-old Dicarlo Dickerson of
the 2100 block of Briarwood Drive in Waldorf and 47-year-old Shawn
Dickerson of the 700 block of Castlewood Place in Upper Marlboro.

At about
1:45 am on June 9th, patrol officers were called to the 700 block of Castlewood
Place for a welfare check. When they arrived, officers found the victim,
39-year-old Jabari Jones of New Orchard Place in Upper Marlboro, suffering from
trauma to the body.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The preliminary
investigation reveals the suspects were involved in a physical confrontation
with the victim. The suspects and victim were friends. Dicarlo Dickerson is
charged with first and second degree murder. Shawn Dickerson is charged with
second degree murder.

Anyone
with information is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers
at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip
online.

Detectives
with our Sexual Assault Unit are asking for our community’s help to find this
suspect who is wanted for the sexual assault of a woman this morning. The
assault took place shortly before 6:45 am in the 4000 block of Garden City
Drive in Landover. The suspect attacked the woman inside of a business. The
suspect and victim did not know each other. Preliminarily, detectives believe
the suspect followed the victim from the New Carrollton Metro Station. Metro
Transit Police are assisting in the investigation to identify the suspect.

The
suspect is described as a black male, about 20 years old, 5’11’ with a thin
build. He wore a red jacket with a plus sign or cross on the back and on the
sleeves.

Anyone
with information about this incident is asked to call the Prince George’s
County Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit at (301) 772-4908. Callers
wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or
text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone
or go to www.pgpolice.org>
and submit a tip online.